Upcoming CLAT 2026 Notification: Important Dates and Details

The CLAT 2026 notification is expected to be released shortly, likely in early July 2025, by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) on their official website. This notification will include essential details such as exam dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, application process, and exam pattern.

Key Dates for CLAT 2026

• Notification Release: Expected around July 2025, possibly in the first week.
• Application Start: Expected immediately after the notification release, in July 2025, with a deadline around November 2025.
• Exam Date: Tentatively scheduled for either the first Sunday of December 2025 (likely December 7) or mid-December (possibly December 14) 2025.

Exam Structure

The CLAT test will cover five key sections:

• English Language
• Current Affairs & General Knowledge
• Legal Reasoning
• Logical Reasoning
• Quantitative Techniques

Courses Offered

The exam is crucial for admission to:

• 5-year integrated LLB programs
• Postgraduate LLM programs

Stay Updated

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official Consortium website for the official CLAT 2026 notification and updates to ensure timely applications and preparations.

FAQs about CLAT 2026

• What is CLAT? CLAT stands for the Common Law Admission Test, which is an entrance exam for admissions to various National Law Universities.
• Who can apply for CLAT 2026? Students who have completed their 10+2 education can apply for the UG program, and those who hold a graduate degree in law can apply for the PG program.
• How is the CLAT exam conducted? The exam is conducted in an offline mode and consists of multiple-choice questions.